It’s go-time for lockers, lunchboxes, and… scorching hallways? 🔥🌡️ As millions of students head back to class, a new report reveals that 76% of U.S. schools sit in zones where buildings and pavements crank up temperatures by at least 13°C. That’s basically a mini-heat wave every time the bell rings!
Down in Florida, the mercury is even higher. In Miami, a mother’s heartbreaking loss sparked a grassroots push for shaded bus stops, hydration stations, and pop-up cooling lounges. Educators are feeling the heat too: ’We can’t just pretend it’s not summer in September,’ says teacher Maria Santos, rallying her school board for action.
Experts warn that without heat action plans—think green spaces, flexible schedules, and better cooling systems—students face health risks and learning setbacks. But amid teacher shortages and tight budgets, solutions need community power.
Enter teen innovator Jamal Lee. He and his friends converted old shipping containers into chill-out spots, complete with misting fans and charging ports. ’We wanted to cool down our classrooms, not our TikTok feeds,’ Jamal laughs, proving that creativity can beat the blaze.
From coast to coast, families and schools are teaming up to keep the classrooms cool and minds focused. As lockers slam and backpacks thud, one thing’s clear: tackling extreme heat is the new school supply we all need. 🧊✏️
Reference(s):
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